This is a Datsun 1200 GL , mid 70s model. I noticed it parked outside my son?s college board at F.B area and could not help but stop to admire it. The owner ?Bashir Bhai? allowed me to take snaps and also gave me details about the restoration. The car was in very bad condition, one can imagine the abuse it had taken from plying on Karachi roads as commercial vehicle for 40+ years. Bashir bhai tried to sell it but could not get any offer above 50K Rs. Eventually he decided to restore it. Getting parts on this model was not easy but he managed to get both fenders, door external plates hood and boot for 18000 from scrapyard at Shershah. The engine has gone under full overhaul as can be seen in the pictures and is as good as new. Fuel consumption is unbelievably good on CNG and Petrol as well . He also shared his overall cost which was Rs130K including everything eash and every thing done on this car.
